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Poland's Strategy
Polish national strategy pivots around a single, existential
issue: how to preserve its national identity and independence. Located on
the oft-invaded North European Plain, Poland's existence is heavily susceptible
to the moves of major Eurasian powers. Therefore, Polish history has
been erratic, with Poland moving from independence -- even regional dominance
-- to simply disappearing from the map, surviving only in language and memory
before emerging once again.
For some countries, geopolitics is a marginal issue. Win or lose, life goes on. But for Poland, geopolitics is an existential issue; losing begets national catastrophe. Therefore, Poland's national strategy inevitably is designed with an underlying sense of fear and desperation. Nothing in Polish history would indicate that disaster is impossible. Read More »
For some countries, geopolitics is a marginal issue. Win or lose, life goes on. But for Poland, geopolitics is an existential issue; losing begets national catastrophe. Therefore, Poland's national strategy inevitably is designed with an underlying sense of fear and desperation. Nothing in Polish history would indicate that disaster is impossible. Read More »
